In the final findings for bidders to use in preparation for the lease sale, published November 9th, Division of Oil and Gas officials say the U-S State Department has notified Alaska of the title dispute, and that potential bidders should? be prepared for [...] (HTML is stripped out and links are not linked.)

This dispute is the latest flashpoint in one of this sport's longest-running battles — between Europe's richest pro teams that pay the game's superstars, and the national federations that participate in tournaments such as the World Cup and European Championship.